Damelin Part Time

In South Africa there is an increased demand for qualified managers and supervisors to take charge of new divisions and branches of established businesses. Opportunities for small businesses, both in the formal and informal sector, have created the need for competent entrepreneurs. This programme is designed to give learners a thorough grounding in the essentials of business so that they can competently move up the management ladder or operate their own small business with confidence.
Learners apply fundamental principles, terminology and methods in solving well-defined problems. The qualification is aimed at equipping first-line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their management role within the organisation.

Careers you’d be great at

Learners could pursue a career as a:

• Business Owner
• Business Manager
• Supervisor
• Senior Office Administrator
• Financial Clerks/Supervisor

How to get in?

• Learners are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of English at Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Although not a requirement, it is recommended that learners should have some work experience and/or business administration knowledge.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 68 hours and the tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays. Please enquire at your campus.

Course content and modules

The following outcomes will be achieved in this programme:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the free enterprise system
• Recognise the opportunities open to entrepreneurs
• Manage staff
• Market product/service to target market
• Manage financial functions
• Set up and manage a small business successfully

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The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Business Administration and Management Certificate.
 

The Short Programme in Procurement and Supply Management provides fundamental information on the principles, procedures, terminology, techniques and tools used in the field of purchasing and supply management. Current practices are examined, providing learners with up-to-date knowledge and skills to operate successfully in various enterprises.
The programme is aimed at equipping first-line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their management role within the supply chain by solving well-defined problems.

Careers you’d be great at

Learners could pursue any of the following career fields:

• Procurement Administration
• Procurement Management

How to get in?

• Knowledge, comprehension and application of English and Mathematics at Grade 11 or equivalent
• Relevant purchasing management experience would be an advantage

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 52 hours and the tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

Course content and modules

Planning your Procurement

• Planning and preparing specifications
• Buying the right quality and quantity
• Making buying decisions

Sourcing the Right Suppliers

• Selecting new suppliers
• Tendering and negotiation

Buying and Paying for Supplies within the Law

• Essential elements of a contract
• Creating a contract and contract terms
• Terms and conditions of purchase
• Product liability
• The law of agency
• Methods of purchasing and ordering
• Paying suppliers

Receiving and Coding Stock

• Timing and scheduling deliveries
• Paperwork and inspection
• Procedure for receipt and inspection of goods
• Stock coding systems
• Storage and issue of stock
• Documentation and issue procedures

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The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Certificate.

Learners accessing this programme will be working in or with project management teams or using a project approach to their business. These projects may be technical projects, business projects, government projects or community development projects. This programme will also be of value to people running their own businesses, as project management is an integral component of any business system.

Careers you’d be great at

Learners could pursue a career as a or in:

• Project Team Supervisor
• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Business Owner

How to get in?

Learners are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of English and Mathematics at Grade 11 or equivalent.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 80 hours and the tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

Course content and modules

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The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of this short programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate.

This programme will introduce the learner to the powerful features of an electronic office. It is designed for learners with some knowledge of computers who wish to learn about the fundamental aspects of the popular Microsoft Office standard software packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
The Damelin programme in Fundamentals of Microsoft Office is designed for learners working in a Windows environment or those who have completed the Computer Skills for Windows and Office programme, wanting to acquire additional PC skills.

Careers you’d be great at

Successful learners could pursue a career as a/an:

• Office Administrator
• Help Desk Support Administrator
• Project Administrator

How to get in?

• Knowledge, comprehension and application of English and Mathematics at Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 42 hours and tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

Course content and modules

PART 1: MS WINDOWS LEVEL 1

•  Creating documents in Windows
•  Organising files
•  Communicating with Windows Messenger
•  Creating an efficient work environment
•  Researching and using Windows Media Player
•  Cleaning up your system
•  Finding information on the Internet

PART 2: MS WORD LEVEL 1

•  The MS Word environment: help, save, enter text, review document, print
•  Editing documents
•  Formatting: text, paragraphs
•  Proof-reading
•  Adding tables
•  Inserting graphics
•  Page appearance

PART 3: MS EXCEL LEVEL 1

•  An overview of Excel
•  Modifying a worksheet
•  Performing calculations
•  Formatting a worksheet
•  Developing a worksheet
•  Developing a workbook
•  Printing a workbook’s contents
•  Customising layout

PART 4: MS POWERPOINT LEVEL 1

•  Creating a custom designed template
•  Adding organisational charts and diagrams
•  Adding special effects
•  Creating an Internet presentation
•  Collaborating in PowerPoint
•  Setting password protection
•  Delivering a presentation

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The strength in your qualification

On successful completion, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Fundamentals of Microsoft Office Certificate.

This short programme is designed for learners who have little or no computer literacy. Upon successful completion of this programme a learner will have a solid foundation of computer components and their functions as well as knowledge of a Microsoft environment.

Careers you’d be great at

Successful learners could pursue a career as a/an:

• Office Administrator
• Project Administrator

How to get in?

• English and Mathematics at Grade 10 or equivalent
• No Computer skills required

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 36 hours and tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

Course content and modules

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The strength in your qualification

Upon successful completion, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Computer Skills for Office and Windows Certificate.